Thursday, 26 January 2012

Buttons and Patches

There has been rather a lot of rattling of the big button jar here this week, as some of the projects i'm working on include an array of buttons....and so did these little projects .....two nine patch pincushions.....

.... my elder daughter needed a pincushion so i stitched her one, embroidering on her initials and a few little flowers in her favourite colours too to make it special to her.....

....and then i made one for me too....with some tiny pieces of the gorgeous ruby fabric that i haven't decided what to use for yet, and some grey spotted fabric left over from one of my earlier book projects....i love the combination of grey with spots and florals.....

........lovely colourful buttons....so many to choose from.....the perfect one is lurking there somewhere....

.......ck buttons still on the card but not for long as i have a special project in mind for these......and a little covered button with an initial cross stitched on.... i have just been given a button making kit by my younger daughter when we visited her last weekend so i will be making more of these very soon.......i will also be making a pincushion for my younger daughter too of course :-)

.....here is the back of my pincushion with an extra stitched heart, tag and button, next to the big button jar.....

.....thank you for all the crochet love in my last post, i was so delighted to hear from so many of you and as a novice crocheter it was very heartwarming that you liked the projects.....the spotty red and white crochet hook that many of you asked about was made for me by my lovely blog friend Robin at my nest of yarn and buttons here...just pop over and visit her and choose a spotty hook too.....

...thank you for visiting me on this cool but bright morning.....it's lovely to see you......wishing you a happy week, with sweet spring flowers (or summer ones if you live on the other side of the world) to brighten your days...and plenty of sunshine too.......back soon xxxxx

Very pretty little pincushions Helen and what gorgeous buttons you have too. I'm really drawn to the slice of lemon button. :)Sun is just appearing here now after a very grey start but it is very cold.Have a lovely weekend,Vivienne x

Hello Helen. I don't know if you remember, but I did resolve to tackle patchworking (my first project got shelved, ahem). Well, you've totally inspired me and I might, just might, be able to cope with a pin cushion! Or a teeny tiny lavender sachet ...

Failing that, would you like another daughter? ;-)

That's what I love about blogging - so much wonderful inspiration around every corner!

I don't blog but I do 'do' and 'make' - and reading your posts just makes my day and inspires me! Such gorgeous ideas and such beautiful work! Thanks so much for taking the time to share all your lovely things.

What a lovely mix of fabrics, embroidery, buttons and ... imagination have been joined together to make these cheery pincushions. They are quite something, and I think the back view is just as great at the front!

Your final photo reminds me to hunt for some potted hyacinths for my apartment as paperwhite season seems to be nearing its finale.

Oooh you've got a lovely big button jar Helen - they look like sweeties! Love your patchwork pin cushions, they're really cute - I've been making myself a patchwork cushion this evening - I spy some similar fabrics :) (we obviously share great taste, hehe!) That grey spot is lovely, and contrasts so well with the pretty florals... Hope the rest of your week is a good one, and have a lovely weekend too, Jenny xx

How lovely to add initials to these lovely pin cushions Helen. Your daughters must love having a creative crafting Mum! Glad to see your hyacinths are in flower too, such a glorious scent. I too have a vast array of buttons but mine go onto my cards instead of anything sewn ;0)Have a lovely weekend, nearly there!Jane x

Hi Helen, Loving all your patches, buttons and flowers! Nothing like looking through a can of buttons for just the right one to make your heart sing with joy. What is is about buttons that's so pleasing? I don't know for sure but it's happiness. Hope you have a great weekend, xoRobin❤

Helen, I adore your pin cushions! I want to make a tiny tiny patchwork quilt for the 4 poster bed in my dollhouse. I also want to make a tiny tiny granny square blanket for that bed and the crib in the nursery. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

Hello again Helen, thankyou for your lovely words. Yes I agree with you about gardens with little gates or walled gardens, they make me think of 'the secret garden' too. It's quite a lovely feeling! Have a happy day, love Linda x

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I am a designer, author, illustrator, stitcher and I just love crafting and making things. I live on the North West coast of England with my lovely husband. My family mean the world to me - I have two amazing grown up daughters and three sweet grandchildren - two boys and a girl.